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2024 Lunar New Year Celebration - Year of the Dragon

The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year for many Asian families. Lunar New Year, commonly known as Chinese New Year, is an official holiday in many countries including China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.

The 2024 Lunar New Year begins on Saturday, February 10, and ends on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Each year is symbolized by an animal of the Chinese Zodiac. This year, it's the dragon, a symbol of power, strength, and luck.

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Bellevue Collection on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with traditional and contemporary cultural demonstrations of martial arts, music, dance, visual and fine arts. Marking the 13th year of bringing this celebration to Bellevue, this day-long Lunar New Year event runs from 11am to 6pm in Bellevue Square's Center Court and will feature performances, crafts, displays and more to honor the cultural heritage of the community.

From festive décor like lanterns, dragons and colorful lights to Dining District restaurants unveiling traditional dishes and specialties, join The Bellevue Collection as it celebrates Year of the Dragon!

Live Performances
The live celebration will include traditional and contemporary cultural demonstrations including music, dance, visual and fine arts, and a Chinese Lion and Dragon Parade performed by the International Lion Dance and Martial Arts team. Additional performances will take place throughout the day on Saturday, February 3 from 11am-6pm.

The all ages Lunar New Celebration includes:

  • Live Stage Performances at Bellevue Square’s Center Court: Enjoy martial arts, music, dance and visual arts from a youth orchestra, performing arts groups and more.
  • Chinese Cultural Activities and Displays: Watch calligraphers, learn traditional Chinese knot tying and visit display frames featuring traditional clothing.
  • Arts & Crafts: Participate in DIY arts and crafts, such as dragon masks, lucky hanging art, Chinese character coasters and more.
  • Photo Pop Spot: Take your own photo in front of a festive backdrop with large cherry blossom trees.

Visit Bellevue Square to see an array of cultural information and décor now through February 4.

For more information and additional details, visit 2024 Year of the Dragon.

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      photos by chance merchant, jami davis  

Lunar New Year at Marketplace at Factoria | February 7 - March 7

Marketplace at factoria is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with fun and interactive activities!

February 7 - March 7: Lunar New Year Visual Pop Up
Visit our Lunar New Year pop-up visual sets next to Funtastic Emporium; colorful displays will be open from February 7 through March 7 and will include a regal red wall with a gold gazebo, cherry blossoms and lanterns, and two additional walls adorned with red and gold fans, a gold dragon and a “Happy Lunar New Year” message, the perfect spot for families to take photos together.

February 10: Lunar New Year Celebration
The Marketplace at Factoria welcomes the Year of the Dragon with a jubilant Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 10th, from 1pm to 4pm.

  • From 1 - 1:30pm watch Mak Fai Kung Fu Club perform the Lion Dance and Dragon Shows in the South Court near Target and continuing throughout the center!
  • From 2 - 4pm watch Shirley Wang Phung and the Seattle Guzheng Academy perform a ensemble, duet and solo performance in the Center Court near Panera

In addition, the center will have a dedicated Lunar New Year pop-up visual sets next to Funtastic Emporium; colorful displays will be open from February 7 through March 7 and will include a regal red wall with a gold gazebo, cherry blossoms and lanterns, and two additional walls adorned with red and gold fans, a gold dragon and a “Happy Lunar New Year” message, the perfect spot for families to take photos together.

For more information and additional details, visit 2024 Year of the Dragon.

 

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Updated: January 20, 2024
Video courtesy of The Bellevue Collection; Lunar New Year photos by Chance Merchant, Jami Davis


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